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WHEEL [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 1, English, wheel
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- wh 2, record 1, English, wh
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel; wh: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - wheel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 1, French, roue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roue : désignation uniformisée par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - roue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
roue : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - roue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 2, English, wheel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - wheel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 2, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roue : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - roue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Wheels (Mechanical Components)
- Automated Materials Handling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 3, English, wheel
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the wheels in a wheel conveyor usually of formed metal and containing an integral ball bearing. 1, record 3, English, - wheel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel: term standardized by the United States of America Standards. 2, record 3, English, - wheel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Roues (Composants mécaniques)
- Manutention automatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- galet
1, record 3, French, galet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les galets [sont fabriqués] en matière plastique moulée (polyamide) ou en acier; ils sont équipés de roulements à billes de type manutention, analogues à ceux des rouleaux. [...] Les transporteurs à galets ont sur les transporteurs à rouleaux l'avantage d'une moindre inertie, qui permet de les faire fonctionner avec une faible pente. 1, record 3, French, - galet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
- Police
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wagon wheel
1, record 4, English, wagon%20wheel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wheel 1, record 4, English, wheel
noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A formation performed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride. 2, record 4, English, - wagon%20wheel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
- Police
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- roue de charrette
1, record 4, French, roue%20de%20charrette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure exécutée par le Carrousel de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC). 2, record 4, French, - roue%20de%20charrette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-09-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ring
1, record 5, English, ring
noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wheel 1, record 5, English, wheel
noun
- tumbler 1, record 5, English, tumbler
noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a cylinder lock. 1, record 5, English, - ring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rondelle
1, record 5, French, rondelle
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- disque 1, record 5, French, disque
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une serrure américaine. 1, record 5, French, - rondelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerrajería
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- rotor
1, record 5, Spanish, rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una cerradura de cilindro. 1, record 5, Spanish, - rotor
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pottery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 6, English, wheel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- potter's wheel 2, record 6, English, potter%27s%20wheel
correct
- potting wheel 3, record 6, English, potting%20wheel
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotating wheel used for throwing or hand forming ceramic objects. Manually powered historically, wheels are now mostly electrically operated. 1, record 6, English, - wheel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Poteries
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tour
1, record 6, French, tour
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tour de potier 2, record 6, French, tour%20de%20potier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif [...] qui sert à façonner des pièces [...] d'argile [...] en leur imprimant un mouvement de rotation [...] 3, record 6, French, - tour
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut être à pied ou à moteur. 4, record 6, French, - tour
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alfarería
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- torno
1, record 6, Spanish, torno
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-08-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wheel pose
1, record 7, English, wheel%20pose
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wheel 2, record 7, English, wheel
correct
- chakrasana 3, record 7, English, chakrasana
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wheel pose, chakrasana (chakra = wheel), is a powerful back bend which can be practiced after the plough. 1, record 7, English, - wheel%20pose
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- posture de la roue
1, record 7, French, posture%20de%20la%20roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- roue 2, record 7, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
- chakrasana 2, record 7, French, chakrasana
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La posture de la roue, chakrasana (chakra = roue), est une puissante flexion arrière qui peut être pratiquée après la charrue. 1, record 7, French, - posture%20de%20la%20roue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-12-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Music (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From the carry position and on consecutive left feet throughout, the drum major signals a right wheel ... 1, record 8, English, - wheel
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- conversion
1, record 8, French, conversion
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement tournant effectué dans un but tactique. 1, record 8, French, - conversion
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La troupe effectua une conversion. 1, record 8, French, - conversion
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-05-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motorized Sports
- Cycling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 9, English, wheel
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A round frame or disk that can turn on a pin or shaft in its centre. 2, record 9, English, - wheel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
- Sports motorisés
- Cyclisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 9, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par «roue» on entend le disque complet avec rayons ou centre plein (pour certaines épreuves cyclistes), jante métallique, et pneu déjà gonflé, le tout se posant rapidement en cas de crevaison. Distinguer du «pneu», le bandage en creux qui contient de l'air, dans une chambre à air ou non. 2, record 9, French, - roue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por camión
- Deportes motorizados
- Ciclismo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda
1, record 9, Spanish, rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Órgano mecánico de forma circular que sirve para transmitir movimientos y que, mantenida por un eje horizontal, sostiene los vehículos y los arrastra, si es motriz [...] 2, record 9, Spanish, - rueda
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-04-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- basket
1, record 10, English, basket
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- pole basket 2, record 10, English, pole%20basket
correct
- ring 3, record 10, English, ring
correct, noun
- ski pole ring 4, record 10, English, ski%20pole%20ring
correct
- snow ring 5, record 10, English, snow%20ring
correct
- wheel 4, record 10, English, wheel
noun
- ski pole wheel 4, record 10, English, ski%20pole%20wheel
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the ski pole which prevents the point or tip from going too deeply into the snow. 6, record 10, English, - basket
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- panier
1, record 10, French, panier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- panier de bâton de ski 2, record 10, French, panier%20de%20b%C3%A2ton%20de%20ski
correct, masculine noun
- disque 3, record 10, French, disque
correct, masculine noun
- rondelle 4, record 10, French, rondelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie inférieure du bâton de ski se posant sur la neige. 5, record 10, French, - panier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- arandela
1, record 10, Spanish, arandela
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un buen bastón debe ser ligero y el centro de su peso debe estar lo más cerca posible de la empuñadura. La correa debe ser flexible y resistente. La arandela debe garantizar un buen apoyo sin hundirse. En bastones de competición, las arandelas pueden ser más pequeñas. 2, record 10, Spanish, - arandela
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Arandela de aficionado, de competición. 2, record 10, Spanish, - arandela
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-09-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Games of Chance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 11, English, wheel
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- wheel wager 2, record 11, English, wheel%20wager
correct, noun
- wheel bet 2, record 11, English, wheel%20bet
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wager on one or more of the horses [which] must finish a race in a predetermined order while being coupled along with all the other horses in the field that finish the race in the money. 3, record 11, English, - wheel
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The idea of an exacta wheel is that when you have one horse to bet in an exacta, you "wheel" him on top of all the other to be 2nd. Exacta wheel wagers may be made in $1 increments. Let's call a wheel bet, with our horse being n° 7. You say: "$2 exacta wheel, n° 7 with all." 2, record 11, English, - wheel
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wheeling a horse is coupling him with every other horse in the race to win an exacta or quinella, or with every horse in the other race to win a daily double. Obviously, if your "wheel" horse wins, you're winner since you've got all bases covered. 4, record 11, English, - wheel
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Jeux de hasard
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 11, French, roulette
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pari sur un ou [plusieurs] chevaux qui doivent terminer la course dans un ordre précis tout en étant couplés à tous les autres chevaux du peloton classés aux positions de rapport. 2, record 11, French, - roulette
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a plusieurs façons de faire la roulette. Dans un pari quiniela, vous pouvez jouer le cheval que vous aimez - votre clé - avec tous les autres chevaux de la course. Vous pouvez également «rouler» trois ou quatre chevaux, c'est-à-dire acheter toutes les combinaisons possibles entre les chevaux sélectionnés. 3, record 11, French, - roulette
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-02-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Centrifugal Pumps
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- impeller
1, record 12, English, impeller
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- rotor 2, record 12, English, rotor
correct
- wheel 3, record 12, English, wheel
correct
- runner 4, record 12, English, runner
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rotating member of a turbine, blower, fan, axial or centrifugal pump, or mixing apparatus. 5, record 12, English, - impeller
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Pompes centrifuges
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 12, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- roue à aubes 2, record 12, French, roue%20%C3%A0%20aubes
feminine noun, officially approved
- rotor 3, record 12, French, rotor
masculine noun
- hélice 4, record 12, French, h%C3%A9lice
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La roue est l'élément actif du ventilateur; c'est elle qui apporte l'énergie au fluide véhiculé par le ventilateur. Elle lui fournit cette énergie sous deux formes : en le mettant en vitesse ce qui revient à augmenter sa pression dynamique et en augmentant sa pression statique essentiellement par l'effet de la force centrifuge. 5, record 12, French, - roue
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «roue à aubes» a été uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 12, French, - roue
Record 12, Key term(s)
- roue de ventilateur centrifuge
- roue de ventilateur hélicoïde
- roue de ventilateur axial
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
- Bombas centrífugas
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- rotor
1, record 12, Spanish, rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- impulsor 2, record 12, Spanish, impulsor
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte giratoria de los motores y los generadores eléctricos. 1, record 12, Spanish, - rotor
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wind wheel
1, record 13, English, wind%20wheel
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- windwheel 2, record 13, English, windwheel
correct
- wheel 3, record 13, English, wheel
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
North American usage for the rotor on the water-pumping farm windmill. 2, record 13, English, - wind%20wheel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The revolving elements in a wind machine: blades, vanes, hub, and shaft. 2, record 13, English, - wind%20wheel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- roue éolienne
1, record 13, French, roue%20%C3%A9olienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- roue 2, record 13, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotor d'une éolienne de pompage agricole, notamment le célèbre moulin américain. 3, record 13, French, - roue%20%C3%A9olienne
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus d'un quart des éoliennes sont aux États-Unis. L'éolienne est un appareil permettant d'utiliser l'énergie [...] du vent. Elle est utilisée pour produire une énergie mécanique ou électrique. Les pales de l'hélice tournent grâce à la force du vent et c'est ce qui produit l'électricité, tout ça est monté sur un arbre rotatif. Quelques fois, l'arbre est connecté à une charge, par exemple à une pompe, alors la machine est appelée la «roue éolienne» que l'on peut utiliser pour faire de l'électricité. 1, record 13, French, - roue%20%C3%A9olienne
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les composantes de la roue éolienne comprennent les pales, le gouvernail, le moyeu et l'arbre. 3, record 13, French, - roue%20%C3%A9olienne
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 14, English, wheel
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Earth-moving machinery - dumpers. 2, record 14, English, - wheel
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 14, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engins de terrassement - tombereaux. 2, record 14, French, - roue
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remoción de tierras
- Equipo de construcción de carreteras
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda
1, record 14, Spanish, rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-10-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 15, English, wheel
correct, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- gear 1, record 15, English, gear
correct, standardized
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That gear of a pair which has the larger number of teeth. 1, record 15, English, - wheel
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheel or gear is a simplification of "conjugate gear wheel of pinion" when the term is clearly used in opposition to "pinion". 1, record 15, English, - wheel
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wheel; gear: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 15, English, - wheel
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 15, French, roue
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celle des deux roues d'un engrenage qui a le plus grand nombre de dents. 2, record 15, French, - roue
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans un engrenage, on appelle roue motrice la roue qui transmet le mouvement et roue menée celle qui le reçoit. Par ailleurs, lorsque la différence entre les diamètres des deux roues est grande, on appelle pignon la plus petite et roue, l'autre. 3, record 15, French, - roue
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Roue est une abréviation de «roue conjuguée du pignon», lorsque le terme est employé de toute évidence par opposition à «pignon». 2, record 15, French, - roue
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
roue : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 15, French, - roue
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Engranajes y ruedas de fricción
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda
1, record 15, Spanish, rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rueda dentada pequeña que se engrana en otra mucho mayor se llama piñón. 1, record 15, Spanish, - rueda
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-06-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Catherine wheel
1, record 16, English, Catherine%20wheel
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- sun-wheel 2, record 16, English, sun%2Dwheel
- wheel 2, record 16, English, wheel
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rockets or drivers are obliquely attached to the radial of the wheel to allow it to spin. 2, record 16, English, - Catherine%20wheel
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- soleil
1, record 16, French, soleil
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- roue 2, record 16, French, roue
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce composée de un ou plusieurs jets tangentiels, animée d'un mouvement circulaire provoqué par la poussée des jets, dans un feu d'artifice. 2, record 16, French, - soleil
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- scaife
1, record 17, English, scaife
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- wheel 2, record 17, English, wheel
- cutting wheel 2, record 17, English, cutting%20wheel
- polishing scaife 3, record 17, English, polishing%20scaife
- polishing disc 4, record 17, English, polishing%20disc
- polishing wheel 5, record 17, English, polishing%20wheel
- diamond lap 6, record 17, English, diamond%20lap
- lap 7, record 17, English, lap
avoid, see observation, noun
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A round, cast-iron disc charged with diamond powder used to polish a diamond. 8, record 17, English, - scaife
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The same scaife is used for all of the steps of faceting and polishing. The coarsest abrasives are placed in the center and the abrasives become finer as they reach the outside edge. Brillianteering and polishing take place farther out on the scaife than blocking and cross-working. 9, record 17, English, - scaife
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lap: The rotary metal or wooden disc (sometimes surfaced with cloth or leather) used by lapidaries for polishing gemstones. For diamond polishing the lap is made of cast iron and is called a scaife or a mill. 7, record 17, English, - scaife
Record 17, Key term(s)
- scaif
- skeif
- skaif
- scaive
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- meule
1, record 17, French, meule
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- plateau de polissage 2, record 17, French, plateau%20de%20polissage
masculine noun
- disque de polissage 3, record 17, French, disque%20de%20polissage
masculine noun
- plateau 3, record 17, French, plateau
masculine noun
- meule de diamantaire 4, record 17, French, meule%20de%20diamantaire
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plateau en fonte enduit de poudre de diamant servant à la taille et au polissage. 5, record 17, French, - meule
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une meule de diamantaire comporte une zone de taille, où la surface du diamant est en quelque sorte rabotée par arrachage de matière, et une zone de polissage, où la facette formée est polie par abrasion des irrégularités de l'usure précédente (à l'aide de poudre d'une granulation plus fine). 4, record 17, French, - meule
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour tailler les facettes, on fixe le diamant dans un dop [qui] est posé sur la meule de fonte poreuse garnie de poudre de diamant. Cette meule horizontale tourne à grande vitesse. Le diamantaire appuie sur son dop pour user un peu le diamant, puis, d'un geste vif, il relève le dop et contrôle à la loupe que le début de facette se forme bien [...] 6, record 17, French, - meule
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disque [...] tournant généralement horizontalement. 7, record 17, French, - meule
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Archery
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 18, English, wheel
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wheels ... absorb part of the arrow torque during release and provide increased accuracy. They also reduce the amount of tension on the bow. 2, record 18, English, - wheel
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Tir à l'arc
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- poulie
1, record 18, French, poulie
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les poulies] absorbent une partie du choc subi par la flèche au moment de la décoche et augmentent la précision. Elles permettent également de diminuer la force de tension sur l'arc. 2, record 18, French, - poulie
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Tiro con arco
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- polea
1, record 18, Spanish, polea
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 19, English, wheel
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- roller 2, record 19, English, roller
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roller sports term. 3, record 19, English, - wheel
Record 19, Key term(s)
- rollers
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- roulette
1, record 19, French, roulette
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de patins à roulettes. 2, record 19, French, - roulette
Record 19, Key term(s)
- roulettes
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Patinaje
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda
1, record 19, Spanish, rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- ruedecilla 2, record 19, Spanish, ruedecilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deportes de patines sobre ruedas. 3, record 19, Spanish, - rueda
Record 19, Key term(s)
- ruedecillas
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- spinning wheel
1, record 20, English, spinning%20wheel
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- gyroscope wheel 2, record 20, English, gyroscope%20wheel
correct
- spinning rotor 3, record 20, English, spinning%20rotor
correct
- spinning gyro wheel 4, record 20, English, spinning%20gyro%20wheel
correct
- rotor 4, record 20, English, rotor
correct
- gyro wheel 4, record 20, English, gyro%20wheel
correct
- wheel 5, record 20, English, wheel
correct
- flywheel 6, record 20, English, flywheel
correct
- gyro spinning wheel 7, record 20, English, gyro%20spinning%20wheel
correct
- rotating wheel 8, record 20, English, rotating%20wheel
correct
- gyro rotor 9, record 20, English, gyro%20rotor
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The critical part of a gyroscope is the spinning wheel, which an electric motor keeps it spinning at a rate of more than 20,000 rpm. A gyroscope wheel cross section will vary in different gyroscopes, but the general design aim is to provide the greatest moment of inertial consistent with adequate strength and heat dissipation. 2, record 20, English, - spinning%20wheel
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The gyroscope is a rotor, or spinning wheel, rotating at high speed in a universal mounting, called a gimbal, so its axle can be pointed in any direction. 4, record 20, English, - spinning%20wheel
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- rotor
1, record 20, French, rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- roue 2, record 20, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
- rotor du gyroscope 3, record 20, French, rotor%20du%20gyroscope
correct, masculine noun
- toupie 4, record 20, French, toupie
correct, feminine noun
- toupie gyroscopique 5, record 20, French, toupie%20gyroscopique
correct, feminine noun
- solide de révolution 6, record 20, French, solide%20de%20r%C3%A9volution
correct, masculine noun
- corps solide de révolution 7, record 20, French, corps%20solide%20de%20r%C3%A9volution
correct, masculine noun
- corps solide 7, record 20, French, corps%20solide
correct, masculine noun
- corps tournant 8, record 20, French, corps%20tournant
correct, masculine noun
- gyrostat 9, record 20, French, gyrostat
correct, masculine noun
- volant d'inertie 10, record 20, French, volant%20d%27inertie
correct, masculine noun
- tore de gyroscope 11, record 20, French, tore%20de%20gyroscope
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gyroscope est un rotor (ou roue) qui tourne à haute vitesse à l'intérieur d'un assemblage de supports, appelé «cardan», qui permet à son axe de pointer dans toutes les directions. 12, record 20, French, - rotor
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un gyroscope est essentiellement constitué d'un solide de révolution animé d'un mouvement de rotation rapide atour de son axe de symétrie. Le solide de révolution est appelé rotor ou toupie gyroscopique. Dans un grand nombre de cas d'utilisation concrète, le rotor doit pouvoir prendre n'importe quelle position dans l'espace. 6, record 20, French, - rotor
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Un gyroscope sert à la mise en évidence des propriétés de la précession qu'illustre un gyrostat (tout solide animé d'un mouvement de rotation autour de son axe); et son application à des fins de stabilisation. 9, record 20, French, - rotor
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 4 CONT
En pratique, dès qu'un système comporte un corps tournant, on peut parler de gyroscopie. 8, record 20, French, - rotor
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Method of execution [which could take the form of] breaking the body on a sort of cart-wheel, ... binding the criminal upon a broad-wheel resembling a cylinder. 1, record 21, English, - wheel
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ancient Greeks favoured punishment by the wheel. Criminals were bound to the outer rim and whirled around until they died. 2, record 21, English, - wheel
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 21, French, roue
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supplice [...] qui consistait à rompre les membres du condamné, puis de l'attacher sur une petite roue de carrosse supportée par un poteau. 2, record 21, French, - roue
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le supplice de la roue a l'avantage de l'étrangeté. Quelle image surprenante que ce corps ployé sur une roue de charrette fichée sur un pieu par son moyeu, les bras et les jambes ballants. 3, record 21, French, - roue
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- block
1, record 22, English, block
noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shape of this large piece differs among varieties of cheese. Cheddar cheese may be shaped like a small barrel or a rectangular block. 1, record 22, English, - block
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- meule
1, record 22, French, meule
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- tambour 1, record 22, French, tambour
masculine noun
- bloc 2, record 22, French, bloc
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand fromage en forme de disque épais. 2, record 22, French, - meule
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une meule de gruyère. 2, record 22, French, - meule
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le caillé lisse est coupé en fines lanières, salé, puis compressé en blocs ou en meules. 3, record 22, French, - meule
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1995-03-07
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- At the Wheel
1, record 23, English, At%20the%20Wheel
correct, Canada
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- Prendre la route
1, record 23, French, Prendre%20la%20route
correct, Canada
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'une série de quatre films de l'Office national du film du Canada. 1, record 23, French, - Prendre%20la%20route
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-08-18
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 24, English, wheel
correct, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 24, English, - wheel
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Powered industrial trucks - terminology. 2, record 24, English, - wheel
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- volant
1, record 24, French, volant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 24, French, - volant
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie des chariots de manutention automoteurs. 2, record 24, French, - volant
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-06-17
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 25, English, wheel
correct, noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movement by which a body of men changes direction. 1, record 25, English, - wheel
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- conversion à pivot mouvant
1, record 25, French, conversion%20%C3%A0%20pivot%20mouvant
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement par lequel une troupe change de direction. 1, record 25, French, - conversion%20%C3%A0%20pivot%20mouvant
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1978-09-13
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Dental Surgery
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 26, English, wheel
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid round disk or a hollow round frame capable of revolving on a central axis; wheels of different sizes and materials are used in dentistry in the handpiece of a dental engine for polishing or cutting. 1, record 26, English, - wheel
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie dentaire
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- meulette-roue
1, record 26, French, meulette%2Droue
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- meulette 2, record 26, French, meulette
correct, feminine noun
- meule 3, record 26, French, meule
correct, feminine noun
- meulette abrasive 1, record 26, French, meulette%20abrasive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une tranchée est pratiquée sur toutes les dents de l'arcade intéressée avec le tour normal ou le microtour [...] équipé de la meulette-roue de 75/100 d'épaisseur. L'instrument permet de réaliser un sillon d'un bon millimètre de profondeur sur 80/100 de largeur. 1, record 26, French, - meulette%2Droue
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1977-09-22
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- wheel
1, record 27, English, wheel
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A wheel is a holothurian] Sclerite in [the] form of a vehicular wheel, with [a] hub (usually on [the] lower surface), spokes (typically flat), and [a] rim; [the] rim [is] usually recurved, commonly denticulate on [the] inner margin of [the] upper side; [the] central portion [is] perforate, with indented markings, or solid and smooth. 1, record 27, English, - wheel
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- sclérite en roue
1, record 27, French, scl%C3%A9rite%20en%20roue
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sclérites en roues on distingue les sclérites rotiformes (...) 1, record 27, French, - scl%C3%A9rite%20en%20roue
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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